The Essential Michael Jackson by Michael Jackson on Apple Music 38 Songs iTunes Review This 2005 retrospective of career-spanning singles lives up to its name. After offering a few of Michael’s initial hits with his brothers (“I Want You Back” and “ABC”) and nascent singles as a solo artist, the compilation gains altitude with self-assured pop hits like “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” and “Off the Wall.” The tracks taken from Thriller and Bad—especially “Billie Jean” and “Man in the Mirror”—capture Jackson at his popular apex, swerving effortlessly from honeyed balladry to sweat-drenched dance tracks. The New Jack Swing-ing “In the Closet” and the inspirational “Heal the World” find his talent transcending the scrutiny of his superstardom. Spinning to a close with "You Rock My World," from his tenth and final studio album, Invincible, this well-selected anthology is a concise single-volume primer on Jackson’s singular career. Customer Reviews Best way to get all jackson's hits!!!! by pandmmac If you're looking for a way to get all of michael jackson's classics, this is the album for you!

And it's a fantastic price for all the songs that you get. When trying to purchase his top rated songs, its very frustrating, because many of the songs are not available for download in the USA. I was about ready to give up on adding him to my ipod when I found this. So I was thrilled when I came across this album! After listening to all the songs on this album, these are the classic versions of the songs, not fake or imitation versions. LOVE by reva. everyone loves him. no matter what they say. everyone knows his songs and sings them in the shower Michael, gone too soon... but your legend lives on... by phyllisa ...even though for many years now, you've been derided and neglected. It's so sad that it takes your death for people to start remembering the greatness of your music. Nevertheless, dedicated fans (myself included!) will continue to believe in you and your art. Thank you for sharing your genius with us for so many years, for being such a big part of our lives - we believe you've now found the long-deserved peace you've been fighting for. We miss you greatly.

This compilation is a comprehensive collection of Michael's work over the years, and shows off how he shattered barriers of all kinds through his music and the belief he held for it, and for the world. For those who are not really familiar with Michael's songs (i.e., those who don't own many of his albums), this is a great place to start. For those looking out for lesser known songs, another great album to own is "Michael Jackson - The Ultimate Collection". Let's keep his music alive and help people to know and remember why he will always be the incomparable and unsurpassable King of Pop! Biography Born: August 29, 1958 in Gary, IN Genre: Pop Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s Michael Jackson wasn't merely the biggest pop star of his era, shaping the sound and style of the '70s and '80s; he was one of the defining stars of the 20th century, a musician who changed the contours of American culture.

A preternaturally gifted singer and dancer, Jackson first rose to stardom in 1969 as the 11-year-old frontman for his family's band, the Jackson 5. As remarkable a run as the Jackson 5 had -- at the dawn of the '70s, each of their first four singles went to number one and they... Top Albums and Songs by Michael Jackson 1. Michael Jackson Fan Site Billie Jean 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 Billie Jean 'Billie Jean' is the second single recorded by Michael for the album 'Thriller' on the Epic label, released on January 22nd, 1983 in the USA. The track written and co-produced, with Quincy Jones, by Michael. This maxi-single issued as part of the 'Mixed Masters' series and released in 1997 in the USA. Originally titled 'Not My Lover' (to avoid any confusion with the tennis player, Billie Jean King), and inspired by obsessive young women who accused Michael and his brothers of fathering their children.

Producer Quincy Jones wasn't too impressed with the demo of the song - he didn't care much for the bass. The song was mixed by Bruce Swedien, who usually did just one mix of a song - but he did 91 of 'Billie Jean', before the second mix was eventually chosen! "Quincy said, 'okay, this song has to have the most incredible drum sound that anybody has ever done, but it also has to have one element that's different, and that's sonic personality'," said Swedien. "What I ended up doing was building a drum platform and designing some special little things, like a bass drum cover and a flat piece of wood that goes between the snare and hi-hat... the bottom line is that there aren't many pieces of music where you can hear the first three or four notes of the drums and immediately tell what the piece of music is. But I think that is the case with 'Billie Jean' and that I attribute to sonic personality". My maxi-single is printed in the USA with the series number: 49 78582.

Track list: Guide price: 20 € Beat It 'Beat It' is the third single recorded by Michael for the album 'Thriller' on the Epic label, released February 26th, 1983 in the USA. The track written and co-produced, with Quincy Jones, by Michael. This maxi-single issued as part of the 'Mixed Masters' series and released in 1997 in the USA. Featured a soaring guitar solo - inspired by the song Eruption - by Eddie Van Halen, who was invited to guest on the track by Quincy. Van Halen contributed completely free of any charge, so keen was he to be involved. "I did it as a favour", said Van Halen. 'Beat It' won the Grammy Record of the Year award among many. The song was also featured in an anti-drunk campaign in the US for which Michael collected a special award from President Reagan at the White House, for his support. My maxi-single is printed in the USA with the series number: 49 78581.

Track list: Guide price: 20 € Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough' is the first single written and recorded by Michael for the album after leaving Motown, 'Off The Wall' on the Epic label, released in August 1979 in the UK. This maxi-single issued as part of the 'Mixed Masters' series and released in 1997 in the USA. The lyrical content of this song shocked Michael's mother, Katherine, who pointed out the title could easily be misinterpreted! Michael asserted that it wasn't a reference to sex, but that it could mean whatever people wanted it to mean... It was the lead single from the album as it heralded Michael's arrival as an adult solo performer, and paved the way for a new beginning to his musical career. The song hit no.1 on the Hot 100 in the US, giving Michael his first chart topper since 'Ben'. My maxi-single is printed in the USA with the series number: 49H 06911. Track list: 1. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - 5:45 B: 1.

Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' - 6:30 Record label: Epic Guide price: 20 € Is It Scary (Promo) A promo single (short for promotional single) is a single that is made available to radio stations and nightclubs, a recording that is or soon will be commercially available'. Written originally for the movie, Addams Family Values and a greatest hits compilation scheduled for late 1993 but cancelled. It was first heard in Michael's mini-movie, 'Ghosts' - originally, it was heard throughout the film, before Michael wrote and added the title song. It is one of five previously unreleased songs included on his album 'Blood On The Dance Floor', issued in the UK in September 1997 on the Epic label. 'Is It Scary' is made available to radio stations and nightclubs in September 1997 on the Epic label and was released in Holland. The promo maxi-single purple picture sleeve has a Michael's black silhouette. The vinyl contains 3 remixes of 'Is It Scary' made by Deep Dish and Eddie Arroyo, it includes also a 'Off The Wall' remix made by Junior Vasquez.

My (promo) maxi-single is printed in Holland with the series number: SAMPMS 4647. Track list: 1. Is It Scary (Deep Dish Dark And Scary Remix) - 12:07 2. Is It Scary (Eddie's Rub-A-Dub Mix) - 5:00 B: 1. Is It Scary (Eddie's Love Mix) - 8:00 2. Off The Wall (Junior Vasquez Remix) - 4:57 Record label: Epic Guide price: 180 € Is It Scary (Promo) A promo single (short for promotional single) is a single that is made available to radio stations and nightclubs, a recording that is or soon will be commercially available'. Written originally for the movie, Addams Family Values and a greatest hits compilation scheduled for late 1993 but cancelled. It was first heard in Michael's mini-movie, 'Ghosts' - originally, it was heard throughout the film, before Michael wrote and added the title song.

It is one of five previously unreleased songs included on his album 'Blood On The Dance Floor', issued in the UK in September 1997 on the Epic label. 'Is It Scary' is made available to radio stations and nightclubs in September 1997 on the Epic label and was released in the UK. The promo maxi-single picture sleeve has a white MJJ feet logo and the vinyl contains 3 remixes made by Eddie Arroyo. My (promo) maxi-single is printed in the UK with the series number: XPR 3168. Track list: 1. Is It Scary (Eddie's Love Mix) - 8:00 B: 1. Is It Scary (Eddie's Rub-A-Dub Mix) - 4:33 2. Is It Scary (Eddie's Love Mix - Radio Edit) - 3:50 Record label: Epic Guide price: 50 € HIStory / Ghosts (Part 2) 'HIStory' is released as the second single from Michael's remix album, 'Blood On The Dance Floor - HIStory In The Mix' in the UK.

Written by Michael with James Harris III and Terry Lewis, and released in July 1997 on the Epic label. The backing vocals are from Boyz II Men. 'HIStory' was released as a double A-side single, with 'Ghosts', in many countries (but no USA release). It charted at no.5 in the UK, where radio stations favoured 'HIStory' over 'Ghosts'. On the A-side you find 'Ghosts' and on the B-side we have the number 'HIStory'. The 2nd maxi-single has a completely different cover than the 1st maxi-single, it features the 'Ghosts' cover. The vinyl contains 2 remixes of 'Ghosts' made by Mouse T. and the last 2 remixes of 'HIStory' made by Tony Moran. My (part 2) maxi-single is printed in Holland with the series number: EPC 664615 8. Track list: 1. Ghosts (Mousse T's Club Mix) - 6:03 2. Ghosts (Mousse T's Radio Rock) - 4:25 B: 1.

HIStory (T.M.'s Historical Dub) - 7:56 2. HIStory (7" HIStory Lesson Edit) - 4:09 Record label: Epic Series number: EPC 664615 8 Printed: Holland Guide price: 20 € HIStory / Ghosts (Part 1) 'HIStory' is released as the second single from Michael's remix album, 'Blood On The Dance Floor - HIStory In The Mix' in the UK. Written by Michael with James Harris III and Terry Lewis, and released in July 1997 on the Epic label. The backing vocals are from Boyz II Men. 'HIStory' was released as a double A-side single, with 'Ghosts', in many countries (but no USA release). It charted at no.5 in the UK, where radio stations favoured 'HIStory' over 'Ghosts'. The 1st maxi-single cover has a live picture of the HIStory Tour and contains 2 remixes made by Mark Picchiotti, the last 2 remixes are made by The Ummah. The bonus track is 'Ghosts'.

My (part 1) maxi-single is printed in the France with the series number: EPC 664615 6. Track list: 1. HIStory (Mark's Vocal Club Mix) - 9:11 2. HIStory (Mark's Keep Movin' Dub) - 9:23 B: 1. HIStory (The Ummah DJ Mix) - 3:04 2. HIStory (The Ummah Main A Cappella) - 4:05 3. Ghosts - 5:08 Series number: EPC 664615 6 Printed: France Guide price: 20 € HIStory (Promo 1) A promo single (short for promotional single) is a single that is made available to radio stations and nightclubs, a recording that is or soon will be commercially available'. 'HIStory' was released as the second single from Michael's remix album, 'Blood On The Dance Floor - HIStory In The Mix' in the UK. Written by Michael with James Harris III and Terry Lewis, and released in July 1997 on the Epic label.

The backing vocals are from Boyz II Men. 'HIStory' is released as a double A-side single, with 'Ghosts', in many countries (but no USA release). It charted at no.5 in the UK, where radio stations favoured 'HIStory' over 'Ghosts'. 'HIStory' is made available to radio stations and nightclubs in July 1997 on the Epic label and was released in the UK. The 1st promo maxi-single picture sleeve has a orange MJJ feet logo and the vinyl contains 2 remixes made by Tony Moran. My (promo 1) maxi-single is printed in the UK with the series number: XPR 3159. Track list: 1. HIStory (Tony Moran's HIStory Lesson) - 8:00 B: 1. HIStory (Tony Moran's HIStory Dub) - 7:56 Record label: Epic Guide price: 30 € HIStory (Promo) A promo single (short for promotional single) is a single that is made available to radio stations and nightclubs, a recording that is or soon will be commercially available'.

'HIStory' was released as the second single from Michael's remix album, 'Blood On The Dance Floor - HIStory In The Mix' in the UK. Written by Michael with James Harris III and Terry Lewis, and released in July 1997 on the Epic label. The backing vocals are from Boyz II Men. 'HIStory' is released as a double A-side single, with 'Ghosts', in many countries (but no USA release). It charted at no.5 in the UK, where radio stations favoured 'HIStory' over 'Ghosts'. 'HIStory' is made available to radio stations and nightclubs in July 1997 on the Epic label and was released in the UK. The promo maxi-single has a blue picture sleeve with Michael's black silhouette on front cover and contains 3 remixes, 1 remix made by Mark Picchiotti and the last 2 remixes made by Tony Moran. My (promo) maxi-single is printed in the UK with the series number: SAMPMS 4342. Track list: 1. HIStory (Mark!'s Vocal Club Mix) - 9:11 B: 1.

HIStory (Tony Moran's HIStory Lesson) - 8:01 2. HIStory (T.M.'s Historical Dub) - 7:56 Record label: Epic Blood On The Dance Floor - Deluxe Vinyl Set (Limited Edition) [Includes Limited Edition Poster] 'Blood On The Dance Floor' is released as the first single from Michael's remix album, 'Blood On The Dance Floor - HIStory In The Mix' on April 22nd, 1997 in the USA through Epic Records. Jackson and Teddy Riley created the track in time for the 1991 release of 'Dangerous'. However, it did not appear on that record and was minimally altered before commercial release in April 1997. The song is about a predatory woman by the name of Susie, who seduces Jackson before plotting to stab him with a knife. The composition explores a variety of genres ranging from rock to funk and Hi-NRG. The deluxe vinyl set contains three vinyls - orange, yellow, orange and red, it includes also a limited edition poster of the 'Blood On The Dance Floor' cd-single cover.

The 3 maxi-singles contains 8 remixes made by Roger Sanchez, Praskazrel Michel, Fire Island and Tony Moran. It includes also 3 remixes of 'Dangerous' made by Roger Sanchez. My (limited edition) deluxe vinyl set is printed in the USA with the series number: EPC 664355 6. Track list: 1. Blood On The Dance Floor - 4:13 2. Dangerous (Roger's Dangerous Edit) - 4:41 B: 1. Blood On The Dance Floor (Refugee Camp Mix) - 5:26 2. Blood On The Dance Floor (Refugee Camp Edit) - 3:20 LP 2: (Yellow Vinyl) 1. Blood On The Dance Floor (Fire Island Vocal Mix) - 8:56 2. Blood On The Dance Floor (Fire Island Radio Edit) - 3:50 D: 1. Blood On The Dance Floor (TM's Switchblade Mix) - 8:37 2. Blood On The Dance Floor (TM's Switchblade Edit) - 3:21 LP 3: (Red Vinyl) 1.

Blood On The Dance Floor (TM's O-Positive Dub) - 8:04 2. Blood On The Dance Floor (Fire Island Dub) - 8:50 F: 1. Dangerous (Roger's Dangerous Club Mix) - 6:54 2. Dangerous (Roger's Rough Dub) - 6:57 Here below you see the deluxe vinyl set that contains three vinyls - orange, yellow, orange and red, it includes also a limited edition poster of the 'Blood On The Dance Floor' cd-single cover. Record label: Epic Series number: EPC 664355 6 Printed: USA Guide price: 50 € Blood On The Dance Floor (Promo 3) A promo single (short for promotional single) is a single that is made available to radio stations and nightclubs, a recording that is or soon will be commercially available'. 'Blood On The Dance Floor' is released as the first single from Michael's remix album, 'Blood On The Dance Floor - HIStory In The Mix' on April 22nd, 1997 in the USA through Epic Records.

Jackson and Teddy Riley created the track in time for the 1991 release of 'Dangerous'. However, it did not appear on that record and was minimally altered before commercial release in April 1997. The song is about a predatory woman by the name of Susie, who seduces Jackson before plotting to stab him with a knife. The composition explores a variety of genres ranging from rock to funk and Hi-NRG. 'Blood On The Dance Floor' is made available to radio stations and nightclubs in April 1997 on the Epic label and was released in the UK. The 3rd promo maxi-single picture sleeve has a blue MJJ feet logo and the vinyl contains 2 remixes made by Tony Moran. My (promo 3) maxi-single is printed in the UK with the series number: XPR 3125. Track list: 1. Blood On The Dance Floor (TM'S Switchblade Mix) - 8:53 B: 1.

Blood On The Dance Floor (TM'S O-Positive Dub) - 8:03 Record label: Epic Guide price: 30 € Blood On The Dance Floor (Promo) A promo single (short for promotional single) is a single that is made available to radio stations and nightclubs, a recording that is or soon will be commercially available'. 'Blood On The Dance Floor' is released as the first single from Michael's remix album, 'Blood On The Dance Floor - HIStory In The Mix' on April 22nd, 1997 in the USA through Epic Records. Jackson and Teddy Riley created the track in time for the 1991 release of 'Dangerous'. However, it did not appear on that record and was minimally altered before commercial release in April 1997. The song is about a predatory woman by the name of Susie, who seduces Jackson before plotting to stab him with a knife. The composition explores a variety of genres ranging from rock to funk and Hi-NRG. 'Blood On The Dance Floor' is made available to radio stations and nightclubs in April 1997 on the Epic label.

The promo maxi-single has a white picture sleeve with custom sticker on front and the vinyl contains 4 remixes made by Tony Moran, Wyclef Jean and Fire Island. My (promo) maxi-single is printed in the UK with the series number: EAS 99611. Track list: 1. Blood On The Dance Floor (TM's Switchblade Mix) - 8:53 2. Blood On The Dance Floor (Refugee Camp Mix) - 5:26 B: 1. Blood On The Dance Floor (Fire Island Vocal Mix) - 8:50 2. Blood On The Dance Floor (TM's O-Positive Dub) - 7:00 Record label: Epic Michael Jackson — Billie Jean — Listen, watch, download and discover music for free at Last.fm disco Billie Jean is a 1983 hit single from Michael Jackson 's Thriller album. A number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, the song was also the number-one R&B single for nine weeks in the United States and is one of Jackson's most critically acclaimed songs.

It was voted best single of the year in The Village Voice Jazz & Pop critics' poll, and received two Grammy Awards in 1984 in the categories Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best New… read more Don't want to see ads? Subscribe now Similar Tracks Billie Jean (song) | Michael Jackson | Fandom powered by Wikia " Human Nature "( "Billie Jean" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson . It is the second single from the singer's sixth solo album, Thriller (1982). It was written by Jackson and produced by him and Quincy Jones . Originally disliked by Jones, the track was almost removed from the album after he and Jackson had disagreements regarding it. There are contradictory claims to what the song's lyrics refer to. One suggests that they are derived from a real-life experience, in which a mentally ill female fan claimed that Jackson had fathered one of her twins . Jackson himself, however, stated that "Billie Jean" was based on groupies he had encountered. The song is well known for its distinctive bass line and Jackson's vocal hiccups . The song was mixed 91 times by audio engineer Bruce Swedien before it was finalized.

"Billie Jean" became a worldwide commercial and critical success; "Billie Jean" was one of the best-selling singles of 1983 and is one of the best-selling singles worldwide . The song topped both the US and UK charts simultaneously. In other countries, "Billie Jean" topped the charts of Spain and Switzerland, reached the top ten in Austria, Italy, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden, and peaked at number 45 in France. Considered to be one of the most revolutionary songs in history, "Billie Jean" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1989. Awarded numerous honors—including two Grammy Awards , one American Music Award and an induction into the Music Video Producers Hall of Fame—the song and corresponding music video propelled Thriller to the status of best-selling album of all time. The song was promoted with a short film that broke down MTV 's racial barrier as the first video by a black artist to be aired in heavy rotation. Also, Jackson's Emmy -nominated performance on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever , in which Jackson premiered his " moonwalk " also helped to popularize the song.

The song was also promoted through Jackson's Pepsi commercials; during the filming of one commercial, Jackson's scalp was severely burned. Covered by modern artists, "Billie Jean" sealed Jackson's status as an international pop icon . Contents Edit Jackson stated several times that "Billie Jean" was based on the groupies he and his brothers encountered while part of The Jackson 5 . [1 ] [2 ] [3 ] "Billie Jean is kind of anonymous. It represents a lot of girls. They used to call them groupies in the '60s." He added, "They would hang around backstage doors, and any band that would come to town they would have a relationship with, and I think I wrote this out of experience with my brothers when I was little. There were a lot of Billie Jeans out there. Every girl claimed that their son was related to one of my brothers." [4 ] There never was a real Billie Jean. The girl in the song is a composite of people my brothers have been plagued with over the years. I could never understand how these girls could say they were carrying someone's child when it wasn't true. Michael Jackson, Moonwalk (1988) Jackson biographer J.

Randy Taraborrelli promoted the theory that "Billie Jean" was derived from a real life experience the singer faced in 1981. The Magic & The Madness documents how a young woman wrote Jackson a letter, which informed the singer that he was the father of one of her twins . [5 ] [6 ] Jackson, who regularly received letters of this kind, had never met the woman in question and ignored it. The woman, however, continued to send Jackson more letters, which stated that she loved him and wanted to be with him. She wrote of how happy they would be if they raised the child together. She pondered how Jackson could ignore his own flesh and blood. The letters disturbed the singer to the extent that he suffered nightmares . [5 ] Following the letters, Jackson received a parcel containing a photograph of the fan, as well as a letter and a gun. Jackson was horrified—the letter asked that the pop singer kill himself on a certain day and at a specific time. The fan would do the same once she had killed their baby. She wrote that if they could not be together in this life, then they would be in the next.

To his mother's dismay, Jackson had the photograph of the woman framed and hung above the dining room table of their family home. Afterward, the Jacksons discovered that the female fan had been sent to a psychiatric hospital . [5 ] Production Edit Jackson wrote "Billie Jean" with his female fan(s) in mind, and later stated that when he wrote the song, he knew it would be a success. "A musician knows hit material. Everything has to feel in place. It fulfills you and it makes you feel good. That's how I felt about 'Billie Jean'. I knew it was going to be big when I was writing it." [1 ] [7 ] The singer explained that he was so absorbed by the song that, in one instance, he did not notice that his car had caught fire as he drove down a freeway with a friend until a passing motorcyclist informed him. Jackson noted, "The kid probably saved our lives." [1 ] [7 ] The pop singer faced numerous disagreements with the song's co-producer. Quincy Jones did not want "Billie Jean" to appear on Thriller ; he felt that the song was too weak to be part of the collection.

[5 ] [8 ] The producer disliked the demo and did not care for the song's bass line. [9 ] Jones wanted to cut Jackson's 29 second introduction, which was the longest one ever created at the time. [10 ] [7 ] The entertainer, however, insisted that it be kept. "I said, 'Michael we've got to cut that intro'", Jones later recalled. "He said, 'But that's the jelly!'[...] 'That's what makes me want to dance'. And when Michael Jackson tells you, 'That's what makes me want to dance', well, the rest of us just have to shut up." [7 ] [11 ] Jones also wanted to change the track's title to "Not My Lover", as he believed that people would think the song referred to the tennis player Billie Jean King . [12 ] [13 ] Jackson refused to change the title and asked Jones to give him co-producing credits for the track; he felt that the demo tape sounded exactly like the finished product. In addition, Jackson wanted extra royalties. Jones granted neither and the two fell out for several days.

[5 ] [9 [1] ] Having resolved their differences, Jones had Jackson sing his vocal overdubs through a six-foot-long cardboard tube. [7 ] Jackson's entire lead vocal was performed in one take; he had received vocal training every morning throughout the production of the song. [2 ] Jazz saxophonist Tom Scott played the lyricon , a rare wind-controlled synthesizer. Bass guitarist Louis Johnson was then brought in and he played his part on every guitar he owned, before Jackson finally settled for a Yamaha bass. [7 ] Greg Phillinganes was also drafted in; he played the keyboard . He later said of the song, "'Billie Jean' is hot on every level. It's hot rhythmically. It's hot sonically, because the instrumentation is so minimal, you can really hear everything. It's hot melodically. It's hot lyrically. It's hot vocally. It affects you physically, emotionally, even spiritually." [7 ] The song was mixed by Bruce Swedien ninety-one times—unusual for Swedien, who usually mixed a song just once. [9 ] Jones had told Swedien to create a drum sound that no one had ever heard before.

The audio engineer was also told to add a different element: "sonic personality". "What I ended up doing was building a drum platform and designing some special little things, like a bass drum cover and a flat piece of wood that goes between the snare and the hi-hat", Swedien later wrote. "The bottom line is that there aren't many pieces of music where you can hear the first three or four notes of the drums, and immediately tell what the piece of music is." He concluded, "But I think that is the case with 'Billie Jean'—and that I attribute to sonic personality." [7 ] [9 ] Composition Thriller by Michael Jackson on Apple Music 9 Songs iTunes Review From the knowing humor of the title track to the dread of “Billie Jean” and “Beat It” and the irresistible cuteness of “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” and “Baby Be Mine,” Thriller finds Jackson at an artistic height. It still resonates today, and nostalgia is far down the list of reasons why. Seven of its nine original cuts were Top 10 singles. Customer Reviews One of the Greatest Albums Ever and the Best Pop Album Ever.

by Tasdiq Ahmed I reviewed the Special Edition album and said that 7 out of the 9 songs on this album were singles. I also said that my favorites are "Thriller", "Beat It", "Billie Jean" (the song in which he performed the first moonwalk on the television special "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever"), and "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)". The rest of the songs are also great, and I'm not not saying that you won't like them. This album cannot disappoint. Also, the release date is incorrect, for it was released on December 1, 1982, under Epic Records. A 25th anniversary edition will come out in 2008. These songs were the basis of today's pop/R&B music and some of today's artists are ruining it. To all pop/R&B singers and future singers also, please make music that can relate to this music. Thank you. A must-have by UnlivedPhalanx It's awesome that iTunes finally got THRILLER. It's one of those albums that is kind of like a status-symbol if you have the vinyl.

If you're younger and just discovering Thriller, then you should know this album made Jackson a household name. Either way, Thriller is a must buy for any fan of the king of pop, Michael Jackson. The best-selling, and yes, best, album ever made. Period. by rymikes Is there anyone out there with the voice, dance movies, lyrics, or sheer prescence of Michael Jackson? After listening to this album there is only one answer. No. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' is the paranoid dance anthem of all time, with the immortal chant, "Mama-se, mama-sa, mama-cosa!" It showcases his vocal talent early on, but is an odd choice for opening song. 10/10 Baby Be Mine is perhaps the most forgotten song on the album, but also I think a great companion with P.Y.T...They both have a romantic, funky vibe to them that I love. 9.5/10 The Girl Is Mine (With Paul McCartney) is two music legends casually sparring over a girl, with hilarious, romantic results. One of the the least well-recieved songs on the album, also one of the best.

9.5/10 Thriller practically kills the momentum that the album starts up, only to start up a new intensity and fun that continues on. However, the true cultural impact of the song were in the dance, and the music video, which happens to be the greatest of all time. A great dance track, fun homage to old horror flicks. 10/10 Beat It is a song with a great message, and one of the all-time great guitar solos by Eddie Van Halen. 9.5/10 Billie Jean is my favorite song of all time, a funky, emotional, perhaps disturbing cry out to his over-obsessive fans with an incredible beat, and it also showcases his moonwalk. 11/10 Human Nature is an odd one. After the beat-driven dance songs, we get a slow-tempo romantic song with cryptic lyrics. However, the sheer beauty of it is just incredible. 9/10 P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) is a great disco spinner with a happy, sunshine feel and cutesy lyrics. 10/10 The Lady In My Life is the weakest song on the album that is still pretty good, but the lyrics and vibe are uninspired.

A sour taste towards the end of the greatest album ever, but is forgivable. 7.5/10 I think the 10s and 9s definetely outweigh the 7.5, and if you have any cash to spare on iTunes, and want to experience a cultural phenomenon, then please, look no further than Thriller. - Masta R Ryan Michaels 11-Year Old Music Addict Biography Born: August 29, 1958 in Gary, IN Genre: Pop Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s Michael Jackson wasn't merely the biggest pop star of his era, shaping the sound and style of the '70s and '80s; he was one of the defining stars of the 20th century, a musician who changed the contours of American culture. A preternaturally gifted singer and dancer, Jackson first rose to stardom in 1969 as the 11-year-old frontman for his family's band, the Jackson 5.

As remarkable a run as the Jackson 5 had -- at the dawn of the '70s, each of their first four singles went to number one and they... Top Albums and Songs by Michael Jackson 1. Michael Jackson Fan Site Billie Jean 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 9 Singles Pack (Limited Edition) [9Red Vinyl Singles] These 9 red vinyl singles of Michael Jackson from 'Off The Wall' and 'Thriller' albums were reissued with the same picture sleeves as the originals, pressed on red vinyl and packaged in a special plastic "fold out" jacket. It was released in November 1983 in the UK on the Epic label. They feature 18 songs from 'Off The Wall', 'Thriller', and Michael with The Jacksons. First edition with red letters on a white sticker. My (limited edition) 9 singles pack is printed in the UK with the series number: MJ9-04443/MJ1-9. Track list: A. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - 3:55 B.

I Can't Help It - 4:29 Single 2: A. Off The Wall - 3:59 B. Working Day And Night - 5:09 Single 3: A. Rock With You - 3:20 B. Get On The Floor - 4:44 Single 4: A. She' s Out Of My Life - 3:36 B. Push Me Away - The Jacksons - 4:16 Single 5: A. The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney) - 3:41 B. Can't Get Outta The Rain - 4:02 Single 6: B. It's The Falling In Love - 3:46 Single 7: B. Burn This Disco Out - 3:38 Single 8: A. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'- 4:15 B. Rock With You - The Jacksons (Live) - 3:55 Single 9: B. Things I Do For You - The Jacksons (Live) - 3:31 Here below you see the the 9red vinyl singles beautiful among themselves.

Record label: Epic Guide price: 72,5 € Say Say Say (Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson) 'Say Say Say' was written by Michael with Paul McCartney, and recorded as a duet for Paul's album, 'Pipes Of Peace', issued in November 1983. The single was released by Parlophone Records on October 3rd, 1983 in the USA. Michael and Paul first worked on the song during McCartney's 'War' sessions between May and September 1981. The song was completed at Abbey Road studios in February 1983. It was produced by Beatles producer, George Martin, who said of Michael: "He actually does radiate an aura when he comes into the studio, there's no question about it. He's not a musician in the sense that Paul is... but he does know what he wants in music and he has very firm ideas." My single is printed in Holland with the series number: 1A 006-1652527. Track list: 1. Say Say Say (with Paul McCartney) - 3:55 B: 1.

Ode To A Koala Bear - Paul McCartney 3:45 Record label: Parlophone Guide price: 15 € Human Nature 'Human Nature' is the fifth single recorded by Michael for the album 'Thriller' on the Epic label, released on July 23rd, 1983 in the USA. Written by Steve Porcaro and John Bettis. Released as a single in most countries, but not the UK, where it was the B-side of 'Leave Me Alone'. Porcaro recorded a rough demo on a cassette, which fellow Toto band member David Paitch put three songs on for Quincy Jones to listen to, as possible's for 'Thriller'. Quincy didn't like Paitch's songs, but he did like a rough demo of 'Human Nature' at the end of the tape, and asked if he could use it. It was the last song chosen for 'Thriller', it ousted 'Carousel' from the final track listing. My single is printed in Holland with the series number: EPCA 3181.

Track list: Guide price: 15 € Happy (Limited Edition) [Picture Disc] 'Happy' (limited edition) [picture disc] issued as a single by Motown, the song of Michael Jackson was not released as a single in the UK until July 1st, 1983 to promote Motown's '18 Greatest Hits' compilation album. The (limited edition) picture disc was released in the UK in July, 1983 through Motown Records. Written by Smokey Robinson and Michael Legrand, originally included on Michael's album 'Music & Me'. Its full title is 'Happy (Love Theme from Lady Sings The Blues)', although it was never featured in the film or the soundtrack for 'Lady Sings The Blues'. My (limited edition - picture disc) single is printed in the UK with the series number: TMGP 986. Track list: Guide price: 15 € Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' is the fourth single recorded by Michael for the album 'Thriller' on the Epic label, released on May 28th, 1983 in the USA.

The song was written, composed, and co-produced by Jackson, and it was produced by Quincy Jones. It was originally written for his sister LaToya Jackson about her troubled relationship with her sisters-in-law, but Michael ended up recording the song. The song was originally recorded in 1978 for the inclusion on the 'Off The Wall' album, but was later re-recorded in fall 1982. My single is printed in Holland with the series number: EPCA 3427. Track list: 1. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' - 4:15 B: 1. Rock With You (Live) - The Jacksons - 3:55 Record label: Epic Guide price: 15 € Beat It 'Beat It' is the third single recorded by Michael for the album 'Thriller' on the Epic label, released February 3rd, 1983 in the USA. The track written and co-produced, with Quincy Jones, by Michael. Featured a soaring guitar solo - inspired by the song Eruption - by Eddie Van Halen, who was invited to guest on the track by Quincy.

Van Halen contributed completely free of any charge, so keen was he to be involved. "I did it as a favour", said Van Halen. 'Beat It' won the Grammy Record of the Year award among many. The song was also featured in an anti-drunk campaign in the US for which Michael collected a special award from President Reagan at the White House, for his support. My single is printed in Holland with the series number: EPCA 3184. Track list: Guide price: 15 € Billie Jean 'Billie Jean' is the second single recorded by Michael for the album 'Thriller' on the Epic label, released on January 22nd, 1983 in the USA. The track written and co-produced, with Quincy Jones, by Michael. Originally titled 'Not My Lover' (to avoid any confusion with the tennis player, Billie Jean King), and inspired by obsessive young women who accused Michael and his brothers of fathering their children. Producer Quincy Jones wasn't too impressed with the demo of the song - he didn't care much for the bass.

The song was mixed by Bruce Swedien, who usually did just one mix of a song - but he did 91 of 'Billie Jean', before the second mix was eventually chosen! "Quincy said, 'okay, this song has to have the most incredible drum sound that anybody has ever done, but it also has to have one element that's different, and that's sonic personality'," said Swedien. "What I ended up doing was building a drum platform and designing some special little things, like a bass drum cover and a flat piece of wood that goes between the snare and hi-hat... the bottom line is that there aren't many pieces of music where you can hear the first three or four notes of the drums and immediately tell what the piece of music is. But I think that is the case with 'Billie Jean' and that I attribute to sonic personality". My single is printed in Holland with the series number: EPCA 3084. Track list: Guide price: 15 € Greatest Original Hits - 4 Track (EP) Fantastic 4 track E.P. single from Michael Jackson released in November 1982 in the UK by Epic Records.

It's not a medley or mix, just four original versions on this vinyl with a beautiful picture of a smiling Michael on the cover. On this vinyl you can find 4 original versions of the album 'Off The Wall', namely 'Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough', 'Rock With You', 'She's Out Of My Life' and 'Off The Wall'. My (EP) single is printed in the UK with the series number: EPC A2906. Track list: 1. Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough - 5:45 2. Rock With You - 3:20 B: 1. She's Out Of My Life - 3:36 2. Off The Wall - 3:59 Record label: Epic Guide price: 35 € The Girl Is Mine (Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney) [Yellow Vinyl] 'The Girl Is Mine' was a song recorded by Michael Jackson featuring Paul McCartney and was released on October 25th, 1982 in the USA by the record label Epic. The track was written by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones.

It was released as the first single for Jackson's album, 'Thriller'. The song was about two men fighting over the love of one woman, each claiming that he can love the woman better than the other. It leads into a spoken debate near the end of the song by the two singers with Jackson giving his now famous line: "Paul, I think I told you, I'm a lover, not a fighter." The cover photograph of Michael and Paul was taken by McCartney's late wife, Linda. This is a must for any Michael Jackson fan, the MEGA RARE YELLOW VINYL on 7 inch. It It was only available in Israel. My (yellow vinyl) single is printed in Israel with the series number: CBS2729. Track list: 1. The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney) - 3:41 B: 1. Can't Get Outta The Rain - 4:02 Record label: Epic Guide price: 250 € The Girl Is Mine (Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney) 'The Girl Is Mine' was a song recorded by Michael Jackson featuring Paul McCartney and was released on October 25th, 1982 in the USA by the record label Epic.

The track was written by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. It was released as the first single for Jackson's album, 'Thriller'. The song was about two men fighting over the love of one woman, each claiming that he can love the woman better than the other. It leads into a spoken debate near the end of the song by the two singers with Jackson giving his now famous line: "Paul, I think I told you, I'm a lover, not a fighter." The cover photograph of Michael and Paul was taken by McCartney's late wife, Linda. My single is printed in Brasil with the series number: 33.131.376. Track list: 1. The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney) - 3:41 B: 1. Can't Get Outta The Rain - 4:02 Record label: Epic Guide price: 15 € The Girl Is Mine (Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney) [One Side Single] 'The Girl Is Mine' was a song recorded by Michael Jackson featuring Paul McCartney and was released on October 23rd, 1982 in the USA by the record label Epic.

The track was written by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. It was released as the first single for Jackson's album, 'Thriller'. The song was about two men fighting over the love of one woman, each claiming that he can love the woman better than the other. It leads into a spoken debate near the end of the song by the two singers with Jackson giving his now famous line: "Paul, I think I told you, I'm a lover, not a fighter." CBS decided that they might sell more singles if they sold them at a lower price and to do this they dropped the B-side, creating One-Sided Singles! Unfortunately, music stores didn't like the fact that different singles would have different prices and with the B-side gone, music publishing companies lost royalties for their songwriters. So, One-Side Singles were quietly dropped by Spring 1983. My single is printed in the USA with the series number: ENR-03372. Track list: 1. The Girl Is Mine (with Paul McCartney) - 3:41 B:

Question: Beat It and Billie Jean are singles from which Michael Jackson album?
Answer: THRILLER